Cuanza-Sul: The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Isaac dos Anjos, has commended the agricultural cooperatives in Cuanza-Sul province for their significant strides in aligning with market-oriented family farming practices. His remarks came after a five-day working tour of the region.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the minister's visit aimed to assess various initiatives, including family farming, coffee production, and semi-intensive livestock operations. The visit was part of efforts to oversee the implementation of the Family Farming and Marketing Development Project (SAMAP) and the monitoring of the Commercial Agriculture Development Project (PDAC).
The ministry reported positive developments in the ventures inspected, noting advancements in market-driven coffee value chains and livestock productivity. Agricultural cooperatives are said to be diversifying their crop yields, focusing on different bean varieties. Additionally, rural field schools are playing a key role in educating local growers on economic calculation and production cost management.
Isaac dos Anjos also reviewed the progress of the Cauã irrigated perimeter project, urging technicians involved to expedite construction efforts. He underscored the importance of improving product quality standards to enhance revenue for smallholder producers and promote household self-sufficiency in rural areas.
